Hi everyone,
I am interested in getting a pocket camera for everyday/travel use. Something that can take high quality DSLR photos, with a screen that can flip out, and with a sturdy/well made body.
Something along the lines of the Sony RX100 IV, but much, much cheaper. Can anyone recommend / or point me to a few models that won't break the bank? Maybe $500ish?
Thanks in advance.
Also suitable for beginner/intermediate user.
Same question that was asked and answered by a professional photographer. You can't go wrong with a Canon Powershot
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/260756?page=1#comment-3918…
Here are some sample shots with my favourite PS camera, the Canon S95
https://imgur.com/a/x6XgL
There is some slight loss of detail because the images have been recompressed in JPG.
I have owned 2 PowerShots.both failed just after 1yr warranty. Seem designed not to last…
Edit: so then I got a small nikon pocket camera, also lasted around 1 year with barely any use. So not just canon!
Phone
lol u want something that can take HIGH quality DSLR pics, but much much cheaper than an rx100
please if you do find one id like to know too lmao
Aren't pocket cameras a thing of the past? A decent smart phone is plenty good.
I helped a friend recently looking for a camera with the same criteria. I recommended looking at any of the following used models.
Here's a list of what I think each camera is worth, sorted in order from best to worst. If you can get any of these for less than the price I have listed, then I think you're getting a good camera for a great price. Obviously, the more expensive ones offer better features, or smaller sizes, or better quality, but you couldn't go wrong with any of these. If you look up reviews on google for any of these models you will find more infomation out there too, as they have all been heavily reviewed by now.
Fantastic Cameras:
Sony rx100 III $550
Canon g7x $500
Panasonic Lumix lx100 $500
Sony rx100 II $500
Sony rx100 $350
Excellent Cameras:
Canon g16 $320
Canon s120 $300
Canon g15 $300
Canon s110 $240
Really good cameras that could be a bit cheaper to buy:
Panasonic Lumix lx7 $240
Nikon p7800 $230
Nikon p7700 $200
Canon s100 $170
Fujifilm xf1 $150
Nikon p310 $130
I go for the largest sensor in the smallest possible size. Ricoh GR or GR II
Have been travelling quite a bit over the past few years and take both the DSLR and also Canon G7x - when it comes to photo quality most of the time is almost impossible to tell them apart!
Panasonic GM2